According to a new study published on Monday, individuals who have contracted COVID-19 face an increased risk of developing health issues. The study, which was published in Nature Medicine, analyzed the health records of nearly 140,000 U.S. veterans who had tested positive for COVID-19 during the pandemic. These results were compared with the health records of almost 6 million individuals who did not contract the virus.
The study discovered that even after two years of contracting COVID-19, individuals who had been infected were at a higher risk of experiencing certain health problems such as cardiovascular and mental health disorders, as well as kidney and gastrointestinal issues. This research is groundbreaking as it is one of the first to track the long-term effects of COVID-19 beyond the initial infection period of a few months to a year.
Furthermore, the study revealed that patients who required hospitalization for severe COVID-19 infections were at a greater risk of developing long-term health complications. However, even individuals who contracted COVID-19 but did not require hospitalization still exhibited lingering health problems.
It is important to note that the study primarily focused on older males and patients who were infected in 2020, prior to the availability of vaccines and the buildup of immunity among the general population. This allowed the researchers to gather data over a two-year period and conduct follow-ups.
The study was funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It is significant in shedding light on the long-term health consequences associated with COVID-19 and emphasizes the importance of preventive measures and vaccination to mitigate the risks.
Please note that the author of this article is Bradford Betz, a Fox News Digital breaking reporter who covers a broad range of topics such as crime and political issues.
Denial of responsibility! VigourTimes is an automatic aggregator of Global media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, and all materials to their authors. For any complaint, please reach us at – [email protected]. We will take necessary action within 24 hours.
